Tanzania, United Republic of - 3.5.2 Additional Suppliers | Digital Logistics Capacity Assessments

Overview

Retail and wholesale markets in Tanzania have been growing due to rising incomes, increased urbanisation, steady population increase, and ngoing economic growth. Demand for Fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC), household goods and other consumer goods has increased with new suppliers entering the market and demand for online shopping continuing to drive growth in e-commerce. Retail companies across Tanzania are improving economies of scale, boosting operational efficiency and diversifying revenue through e-commerce channels with many new domain names being registered. This demand had seen a growth in manufacturing output of 9.2% in 2022. The Government of Tanzania vision under the Integrated Industrial Development Strategy 2025 (IIDS 2025) has contributed to competitive business environment encouraging growth in the manufacturing sector.

For more information on suppliers’ contact details, please see the following link: 4.10 Supplier Contact List.

Wholesale – Multi Cable Limited

Multi Cable Ltd is a Manufacturing Company located in the Nyakato Industrial area Plot number 172 in the Mwanza region. The company's main activities are manufacturing of plastic household goods and Pipes. The raw materials used are plastic wastes i.e., PET, PP, PE, PVC, and LD, collected by Community Based Organizations (CBOs). The Company collects the wastes plastics and performs the recycling processes to produces plastic products.

Supplier Overview
Company Name	MULTI CABLE LTD
Address	P.O Box 10380, India Street, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities?	Yes
Approximate turnover in USD - $	N/A
Payment Methods Accepted	Cash/Bank transfer
Other Comments or Key Information	The supplier collects Plastic wastes such as PET, PP, PE, PVC from CBOs groups and manufacturing Households such as jerry cans 5lt, jugs, plates, cups, and different types of pipes,

Primary Goods / Commodities Available
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title)		Comments
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel	N/A	N/A
Soaps, detergents and Cosmetics	Soaps, detergents and Cosmetics,	Antiseptic and Anti-bacterial Disinfectant (Chloroxylenol 4.8%), Hydrogen Peroxide, Povidone Iodine, Tincture Iodine
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material	Cables, Pipes and Plastics, Ropes, Plastic Utensils, Energy Meters, Transformers, Aluminum, Steel Products	Products made from a combination of recycled plastics and commercially procured plastic polymers. PVC/XLPE power and control cables with aluminium and copper conductors, telecommunication cables, PVC insulated flexible cables,
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment	N/A
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere

Wholesale – Superfoam Limited

Superfoam Ltd. is a new company manufacturing and supplying the Kigoma market with mattresses. The company has a new premises with modern machinery currently producing 200 mattresses per day, however there is sufficient capacity to greatly increase output to meet demand. Hilltop currently supply the Kigoma region and the nearby DRC and Burundi markets with their product.

Supplier Overview
Company Name		Superfoam Limited
Address		PO. Box 1160, Kigoma Tanzania
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?		Yes.
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?		No
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity?		Yes 2 trucks
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities?		Yes 280 m2
Approximate turnover in USD - $		N/A
Payment Methods Accepted		Cash / Bank transfer
Other Comments or Key Information		200 per day minimum, can produce to requirements
Primary Goods / Commodities Available
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title)			Comments
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel	N/A
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products	N/A
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material	Closed cell foam Mattrasses		Sizes from 2.5’ x3” to 6’ x 12”
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment	N/A
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles	N/A
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere

Health Commodities supplier

The Tanzanian health commodity supply chain is complex and involves a variety of stakeholders, including international organizations, government agencies, private companies, and non-profit organizations. The regulation of health commodities in Tanzania rests with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)who are responsible for regulating quality, safety and effectiveness of medicines, medical devices, diagnostics, biocidal and tobacco products.

The Medical Stores Department (MSD) is an autonomous department under the Ministry of Health, MSD is the main government agency responsible for procuring and distributing essential medicines and medical supplies to public health facilities throughout the country. MSD Headquarter warehouses in Dar es salaam has strategically located Zonal Stores in different parts of the country. MSD has a fleet of 215 distribution vehicles, that delivers medicines, medical supplies and Laboratory reagents direct to more than 7,000 Heath facilities (hospitals, Health centres and dispensaries) across the country.

In Zanzibar, the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Central Medical Stores Network (CMS) operate a parallel health management system for Unguja and Pemba islands. The CMS stores, manages and distributes medical supplies amongst health care facilities throughout Pemba and Unguja. Private companies also play a significant role in the supply chain, providing a wide range of commodities to both public and private healthcare providers across the Tanzanian mainland and islands.

Wholesale – Shelys Pharmaceuticals

Shelys is one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in East Africa with manufacturing facilities in Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Mozambique, Madagascar, Mauritius, Djibouti, Uganda and Kenya. Shelys supplies over the counter and prescription medicines for coughs and colds, anti-infectives, nutraceuticals, antimalarials, gastro-intestinal issues, pain management, fever and topical inflammation, disinfectants, and cardiovascular dysfunction.

Shelys have acquired approval from the following authorities in east Africa from the following regulatory authorities:

Tanzania Medicines & Medical Devices Authority (TMDA)
Ethiopian Food and Drug Authority (EFDA)
Zambia Medicines Regulatory Authority (ZAMRA)
Pharmacy and Medicines Regulatory Authority (PMRA) of Malawi
Autorité Ivoirienne de Régulation Pharmaceutique (AIRP), Côte d’Ivoire
Pharmacy & Poisons Board (PPB) of Kenya
National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) of Nigeria
Ministry of Health (MoH) of Democratic Republic of Congo Among others

Supplier Overview
Company Name	Shelys Pharmaceuticals
Address	New Bagamoyo Road, Mwenge, Plot No. 696, Block No. 32 P.O. Box: 32781, Dar-es- Salaam, Tanzania Telephone: +255 22 2771715/6/7 Email: info@tz.betashelys.com Fax: +255 22 2772417 Website: http://www.shelysafrica.com
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?	Yes.
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities?	Yes
Approximate turnover in USD - $	N/A
Payment Methods Accepted	Cash, bank transfer, credit card and mobile transfer
Other Comments or Key Information

Wholesale – Keko Pharmaceutical Industries (KPI)

Keko Pharmaceutical Industries (1997) Ltd was established in 1968 as a Specialty Department in the Ministry of Health with the aim of distributing medicines at the main Pharmacy in the Country now known as the Medical Stores Department (MSD). The company was in state ownership until 1997 became a public private partnership with Diocare securing 60% of the shares. However, the new Shareholders Agreement signed in December 2019, was concluded that Diocare Company transferred 30% of the shares back to Government ownership. This means the Government of Tanzania now owns 70% shares while the Diocare Company remains with 30% shares. KPI is managed by a board of directors, the Chairperson of the Board is appointed by the President of the United Republic of Tanzania. Four (4) members of the Board are appointed by the Treasury Registrar and the remaining two (2) members of the Board are appointed by the Diocare Company Limited. The day-to-day operations of the company are the responsibility of the Management team led by Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

Primary Goods / Commodities Available
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title)		Comments
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel	N/A
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products	Pharmaceuticals	KPI manufactures ten (10) types of products. Solid forms only
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material	N/A
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment	N/A
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles	N/A
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere	N/A

Supplier Overview
Company Name	Keko Pharmaceuticals Industries
Address	Keko Mwanga, Napinduzi Street P.O.Box 40164, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?	No.
Does the supplier have its own transport capacity?	Yes
Does the supplier have its own storage facilities?	Yes
Approximate turnover in USD - $	$9million
Payment Methods Accepted	Bank Transfer
Other Comments or Key Information

Wholesale- Mansoor Daya Chemicals Ltd

Mansoor Daya Chemicals manufactures a large range of products which can be broadly divided into pharmaceuticals, aerosols and over the counter preparations. These include antibiotics, anti–helminthics, anti-septic’s and disinfectants, anti-fungal, analgesics, cough and cold preparations, vitamins, sedatives, bronchodilators, oral hygiene products, nasal and ear preparations, insecticides and insect repellents.

Primary Goods / Commodities Available
Commodities by Type** (SITC Rev 4 Division Code - Title)		Comments
24/27 - Crude materials, inedible, except fuel	N/A
51 to 59 - Chemical and related products	Disinfectants, soaps, hygiene products, Insect repellents	Oral liquid syrups
61 to 69 - Manufactured goods classified chiefly by material	N/A
71 to 79 - Machinery and transport equipment	N/A
81 to 89 - Miscellaneous manufactured articles	N/A
91/93/96/97 - Commodities not classified elsewhere	N/A

*Supplier Overview*
*Company Name*	Mansoor Daya Chemicals Ltd
*Address*	P.O. Box 2999 Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania
*Does the supplier have its own production / manufacturing capacity?*	Yes.
*Does the supplier have its own retail capacity?*	Yes – 1 retail outlet in Dar es Salam city centre
*Does the supplier have its own transport capacity?*	Yes 3 vehicles x 5.5 MT total capacity
*Does the supplier have its own storage facilities?*	Yes
*Approximate turnover in USD - $*	$ 2.8 million
*Payment Methods Accepted*	Bank Transfer
*Other Comments or Key Information*

**For FOOD products please see section 3.5.1 Food Suppliers, and for FUEL/PETROLEUM products please see section 3.1 Fuel.

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